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How did Christianity begin? : a believer and non-believer examine the evidence / Michael F. Bird and James G. Crossley ; [with contributions from Scot McKnight and Maurice Casey].
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bird, Michael F.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Church history.
- Christianity.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 206 pages ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London : SPCK ; Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, 2008.
- Summary:
- An engaging introduction to Christian origins from contrasting conservative and secular perspectives. Arranged sequentially, the text addresses topics including the historical Jesus, the resurrection, the apostle Paul, the Gospels, and the early church. Bird and Crossley present their arguments on historicity and meaning. Brief responses by Maurice Casey and Scot McKnight add balance and breadth. 224 pages, softcover from Hendrickson.
- Contents:
- The historical Jesus
- The resurrection
- The apostle Paul
- The gospels
- Earliest Christianity
- Responses from other Jesus experts
- Final reflections.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 9780281058501
- 0281058504
- 9781598563412
- 1598563416
- OCLC:
- 233940908
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